Travel Guides

Whether you are a first-time traveller or an experienced backpacker, your travel to-do list will include researching and booking your accommodation. However, unlike most travel destinations, for Iran, you have limited options for booking online, thanks to trade sanctions.

Celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for over 2000 years, Shiraz is renowned for its wine, poetry, education, and nightingales. The city was once the capital of Iran during the Zand Dynasty (AD 1747 – 79), when many of Shiraz’s astounding buildings were built or restored.

Every corner you turn offers another surprise, a peek into Shiraz’s mystique and ancient culture. Convinced Shiraz is on your bucket list but you don’t know where to stay? Check out my top 10 luxury hotels in Shiraz.  You can book Shiraz hotels online easily with 1stQuest. 

Tehran, the capital of Iran, welcomes the world to marvel at its impressive arts, palatial architecture, beautiful mountains, and fine dining. As with any travel destination, an issue travelers face is choosing the right place to stay. Fortunately, Tehran is home to its share of amazing (no exaggeration) accommodation options to choose from.

We have highlighted the best, luxury hotels in Tehran, just for you! Without further ado, let’s check it out! You can book any of these Tehran hotels online with 1stQuest.com.

The name “Iran” is likely to conjure up images of ancient historical ruins, magnificent grand mosques, and awe-inspiring architecture. But few would associate islands or beaches with this destination when, in fact, it has some of the most breathtaking, pristine, and secluded shores along its southern coast. Dolphin-shaped Qeshm, the largest of the Persian Gulf islands, has rightfully earned the nickname “the island of seven wonders” as it contains a world of natural marvels. Just northeast lies the pint-sized Hormuz, which packs quite a punch in and of itself. Get off the beaten path and discover Iran as you’ve never seen it with these 10 things you must see and do in Qeshm and Hormuz.